Lot 222
  • 222

CIRCLE OF HIGHMORE (1662 - 1780) PORTAIT OF A GENTLEMAN WITH A DOG AND GUN

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description

  • CIRCLE OF HIGHMORE (1662 - 1780)PORTAIT OF A GENTLEMAN WITH A DOG AND GUN
  • 143cm by 117.5cm (6.5cm deep)
inscribed to reverse 'Portrait and painter unknown/presumed to be a WADDINGTON of Ely/Was in the possession of H.S. WADDINGTON ESQ./of Cavenham, Suffolk. Perc. 1895/Property of J. B. Oakes; bears labels on reverse

Provenance

H. S. Waddington, Cavenham Hall, Suffolk; thence by descent
Captain J. B. Oakes

Condition

Please note the printed catalogue is missing the measurements for this item. They are: 143cm by 117.5cm (6.5cm deep) inclusive of the frame
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Nineteenth century inscriptions of the reverse of this work identify it as a member of the Waddington family of Ely, Cambridgeshire and Cavenham, Suffolk, possibly Thomas Gregory Waddington